FBLA Intro to Information Technology Practice Questions with Explanations

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  1. The component that carries out instructions and performs calculations in a computer is the:

    • CPU
    • Hard drive that stores the operating system
    • Power supply
    • Monitor

  2. The main circuit board that connects all of a computer's components is the:

    • Motherboard
    • Graphics card
    • Power supply unit
    • Network interface card

  3. Temporary memory that holds data and programs currently in use and is erased when power is off is:

    • RAM
    • ROM
    • An SSD
    • A hard disk drive

  4. Memory that stores permanent startup instructions and is not erased when power is off is:

    • ROM
    • RAM
    • Cache used by the processor
    • Virtual memory

  5. The firmware that starts the computer and checks hardware before the operating system loads is the:

    • BIOS or UEFI
    • Device driver for the keyboard
    • Operating system kernel
    • Web browser

  6. A storage device with no moving parts that uses flash memory is a(n):

    • Solid-state drive
    • Hard disk drive (HDD)
    • Optical disc drive
    • Magnetic tape drive

  7. A component that processes images and video for display is the:

    • GPU
    • CPU cooler
    • Sound card
    • Network adapter

  8. Which is an input device?

    • Keyboard
    • Monitor
    • Printer
    • Speakers

  9. Which is an output device?

    • Printer
    • Scanner
    • Microphone
    • Mouse

  10. A touchscreen is considered:

    • Both an input and an output device
    • Only an input device
    • Only an output device
    • A storage device

  11. Small, very fast memory located on or near the CPU that stores frequently used data is:

    • Cache memory
    • Virtual memory on the hard drive
    • ROM
    • Flash storage

  12. The speed of a processor is commonly measured in:

    • Gigahertz
    • Gigabytes (GB)
    • Megapixels
    • Megabits per second (Mbps)

  13. A CPU with several processing units on one chip is called a(n):

    • Multicore processor
    • Single-threaded processor
    • Coprocessor card
    • Expansion card

  14. A universal port used to connect many peripherals, such as keyboards and flash drives, is:

    • USB
    • VGA
    • Ethernet
    • HDMI

  15. A port that carries both high-definition video and audio to a TV or monitor is:

    • HDMI
    • USB-A
    • Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • PS/2

  16. The component that converts AC power from the wall into DC power for the computer is the:

    • Power supply unit
    • Surge protector
    • Motherboard
    • Uninterruptible power supply

  17. A device that provides battery backup power during an outage is a(n):

    • UPS
    • Surge protector
    • Power strip
    • Voltage meter

  18. The number of pixels displayed on a screen, such as 1920 x 1080, is the:

    • Resolution
    • Refresh rate
    • Aspect ratio
    • Color depth

  19. A printer that sprays tiny droplets of ink onto paper is a(n):

    • Inkjet printer
    • Laser printer
    • Dot-matrix printer
    • Thermal printer

  20. A small portable storage device that plugs into a USB port is a:

    • Flash drive
    • Optical disc
    • Hard disk platter
    • Network switch

  21. The smallest unit of data a computer can process, a 0 or a 1, is a:

    • Bit
    • Byte
    • Nibble
    • Kilobyte

  22. How many bits are in one byte?

    • 8
    • 4
    • 10
    • 16

  23. Which is the largest unit of storage?

    • Terabyte
    • Gigabyte
    • Megabyte
    • Kilobyte

  24. The number system computers use internally, made up only of 0s and 1s, is:

    • Binary
    • Decimal
    • Hexadecimal
    • Octal

  25. The binary number 1010 equals which decimal number?

    • 10
    • 8
    • 12
    • 5

  26. The decimal number 7 written in binary is:

    • 111
    • 101
    • 110
    • 1000

  27. The number system that uses digits 0-9 and letters A-F is:

    • Hexadecimal
    • Binary
    • Decimal
    • Octal

  28. A character encoding standard that supports characters from nearly every language, including emoji, is:

    • Unicode
    • ASCII
    • Binary
    • JPEG

  29. Reducing a file's size so it takes less storage and transfers faster is:

    • Compression
    • Encryption
    • Fragmentation
    • Formatting

  30. Compression that permanently removes some data to make a file smaller is:

    • Lossy compression
    • Lossless compression
    • Encryption
    • Archiving

  31. Software that manages a computer's hardware and provides services for other programs is the:

    • Operating system
    • Application software
    • Web browser
    • Device driver for a printer

  32. Which is an example of an operating system?

    • Linux
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Google Chrome
    • Adobe Photoshop

  33. Programs that help users perform specific tasks, such as word processing or photo editing, are:

    • Application software
    • System software
    • Firmware
    • Operating systems

  34. A small program that allows the operating system to communicate with a hardware device is a(n):

    • Device driver
    • Utility
    • Applet
    • Plug-in for a web browser

  35. Software whose source code is freely available for anyone to view and modify is:

    • Open-source software
    • Proprietary software
    • Shareware
    • Malware

  36. Software that is owned by a company and whose source code is kept private is:

    • Proprietary software
    • Open-source software
    • Public domain software
    • Freeware

  37. Software that can be tried for free for a limited time before you must pay is:

    • Shareware
    • Freeware
    • Open-source software
    • Public domain software

  38. Software that is free to use but whose source code is not shared is:

    • Freeware
    • Open-source software
    • Shareware with a trial
    • Malware

  39. A legal agreement that states how software may be used is a(n):

    • End-user license agreement
    • Service level agreement
    • Terms of employment
    • Privacy policy

  40. The visual way users interact with a computer using icons, windows, and menus is a:

    • Graphical user interface
    • Command-line interface
    • Application programming interface
    • BIOS

  41. Software accessed through a web browser on a subscription basis instead of being installed locally is:

    • Software as a Service
    • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
    • Firmware
    • Freeware

  42. The part of the operating system that organizes files and folders into a hierarchy is the:

    • File system
    • Device driver
    • BIOS
    • Web server

  43. Using part of the hard drive as extra RAM when physical memory is full is:

    • Virtual memory
    • Cache memory
    • ROM
    • Flash memory

  44. A file extension such as .docx or .jpg indicates the:

    • File type
    • File size
    • Folder location
    • Date the file was created

  45. Which file extension is typically used for an image?

    • .png
    • .xlsx
    • .mp3
    • .exe

  46. Software that scans for, blocks, and removes malicious programs is:

    • Antivirus software
    • A firewall rule list
    • Disk cleanup
    • Spreadsheet software

  47. A utility that removes temporary and unneeded files to free storage space is:

    • Disk cleanup
    • Defragmentation
    • Formatting
    • Encryption

  48. A Windows utility that lists running programs and lets you end one that has stopped responding is:

    • Task Manager
    • Control Panel
    • File Explorer
    • Device Manager

  49. The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Z (Command+Z on a Mac) usually performs:

    • Undo
    • Copy
    • Paste
    • Save

  50. A mobile operating system developed by Google is:

    • Android
    • iOS
    • macOS
    • Windows

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